DHD Consulting
About the job Purchasing Specialist
Job Responsibilities: • Support Central SCM team with daily procurement tasks, including order creation, tracking, and vendor communication. • Assist in sourcing food ingredients and packaging materials in line with quality and cost standards. • Maintain and update purchase orders, vendor files, and inventory records. • Follow up on delivery schedules and coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams. • Assist in resolving discrepancies with suppliers and warehouse regarding quantity, quality, or invoicing. • Monitor inventory levels regularly and ensure stock accuracy through periodic cycle counts and reconciliations. • Provide administrative support to the Central SCM team, including documentation and reporting. • Consolidate order data from the distribution centers in CA and NJ, conducting demand analysis, and coordinating with the manufacturing plant to align production schedules accordingly.
Qualifications: • Associates or Bachelors degree, preferably in business, supply chain or a related field • Minimum three years professional experience. Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management is a plus. • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Strong analytical and negotiating skills • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal team members • Required occasional travel to meet, negotiate and/or entertain supplier relationships
Job Responsibilities: • Support Central SCM team with daily procurement tasks, including order creation, tracking, and vendor communication. • Assist in sourcing food ingredients and packaging materials in line with quality and cost standards. • Maintain and update purchase orders, vendor files, and inventory records. • Follow up on delivery schedules and coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams. • Assist in resolving discrepancies with suppliers and warehouse regarding quantity, quality, or invoicing. • Monitor inventory levels regularly and ensure stock accuracy through periodic cycle counts and reconciliations. • Provide administrative support to the Central SCM team, including documentation and reporting. • Consolidate order data from the distribution centers in CA and NJ, conducting demand analysis, and coordinating with the manufacturing plant to align production schedules accordingly.
Qualifications: • Associates or Bachelors degree, preferably in business, supply chain or a related field • Minimum three years professional experience. Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management is a plus. • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Strong analytical and negotiating skills • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal team members • Required occasional travel to meet, negotiate and/or entertain supplier relationships